Travel nursing contracts in Hilo, HI advertise a median of $2,099 a week, with the middle half between $1,991 and $2,134, across 10 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
14 openings from $1,872–$3,333/week in Hilo, HI — PACU, Mother Baby, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.
14 openings from $1,872–$3,333/week right now.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Hawaii run 10% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.0 | 10% higher |
| Housing | 125.3 | 25% higher |
| Utilities | 190.2 | 90% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 111.6 | 12% higher |
| Services | 102.9 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,550 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,000 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,610 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,183 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
For the same specialties, Hilo pays about 8% below the national median, across 10 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -16%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
1 hospital in Hilo is hiring travel nurses, 14 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.